When asked if the top recruits across the state have ever talked about all choosing to stay home and changing the Huskies program for the better, he said this. Phommachanh, the Tigers' third-stringer, finished 1-of-5 passing for -1 yards. Even Will Spiers got to some work at QB. I want to leave my mark as a leader and as a person, wherever I go.”. Nyles Pinckney scored a touchdown in the Fridge package. Building bonds with different players from all over the USA was an experience I will never forget.”, “Leading the USA team onto the field at AT&T Stadium was a dream come true,” he added. As we finished, Copening mentioned a saying that his dad always tells him, ‘iron sharpens iron.’ He didn’t understand it when he was younger, but fully gets it now. BC fell 40-14 to Virginia Tech. Last season, the Panthers gave the Fighting Irish a handful in Notre Dame, and you’ve got to think that Pitt can keep this one on interesting given how lethargic the Notre Dame offense has been. Liberty’s running backs ran for a combined 338 yards and four touchdowns on the day. As mentioned, Copening currently has three offers, the first of which came on Father’s Day, something that was special in his household, what he called ‘my present to my dad.’ It also came with a bit of adversity as when he was on his was to that camp that earned him an offer, he and his dad got into a car accident. “I want to win and I want to do something no other quarterback has done. Behind Clemson's development on defense and opportunistic offense, nine takeaways have become a huge part of the No. Looking ahead to the Class of 2021, there are up to four quarterbacks from the state that will likely have an opportunity at a high-profile school; Xavier Copening holds offers from UConn, Boston College & Syracuse, Jack Brandon has an offer from Ohio State, Tyler Phommachanh has a UConn offer and Daron Bryden continues to set records at Bloomfield High. ACC Power Rankings: Desperately Seeking Another Good Team, Clemson’s Offense And Third Down Explosiveness. That’s rough for him, and means that NC State will have to figure out what to do at QB. How does that impact Copening’s thinking? Clemson receiver Cornell Powell was part of the Clemson team that fell to Syracuse during the 2017 season. "And Coach (Venables), we got Big Jake out there, and Ben Batson, (is) our strength coach (Joey Batson's son). I mean, my boys have grown up — it's just neat to see them live their dream. We definitely need to pump the brakes on the UNC expectations in year two of Mac Brown. Taisun had his next home, and Sam, the proud father, could exhale, for the first time in what felt like months, “It’s a big relief,” Sam Phommachanh said. The Tigers also sport the father-son duo of Bill Spiers, former Clemson punter and current senior special teams assistant coach, and starting punter Will Spiers. VT ripped through BC 40-14. But it was neat. Led by Lawrence, Clemson’s 671 yards and 73 points were the most allowed by Georgia Tech in the modern era. We’ll see how the Jackets regroup heading to Boston College. “UConn has a great staff,” Copening said. But Swinney is not the only coach to have a son on the team. “Learning from different coaches from all over the country and representing your country against different countries was amazing. On the field, Copening has been turning heads since he began playing football. I definitely don’t know that anyone saw FSU taking a 31-7 lead to the half. Much to the disappointment of the inebriated Tech dad sitting behind me, we didn’t bring Herbstreit to throw it to. Fellow backup quarterback Taisun Phommachanh was fine entering the game but left in the second half after breaking a bone in his left hand. Dadgumit. #8 Wake Forest (2-2, 1-2) LW: #14 Next Game: 10/24 vs Va Tech 3:30 PM RSN. They've been a part of it for 17 years now, so it's special. I’ts also a chance to showcase your talent and grow into a productive leader in your community.”, “The game has done so much for me as a person and my growth,” he continued. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. #11 Virginia (1-3, 1-3) LW: #10 Next Game: 10/24 @ Miami 8:00 PM ACCN. #13 Louisville (1-4, 0-4) LW: #11 Next Game: 10/24 vs FSU 12:00 PM RSN. “This year, I was working on developing my skills as a leader and passing out of the pocket,” he said. “I am hoping to get a degree in special education.”. Don’t be surprised if he announces his commitment before he begins his senior year. Clemson safety Nolan Turner told the media Monday that the Tigers defense continues to be a bright spot because of consistency and hard work despite the annual losses to the NFL Draft. What a weekend for sports in Georgia. “It teaches you life skills that will help you in the future and there is nothing in this world like throwing or scoring a touchdown.”. In 2018, Will Levis landed at Penn State. Uiagalelei is "sore" while Taisun Phommachanh has a small break in his hand. Current Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and former Clemson quarterback, and current Houston Texans quarterback, have more in common than most people may think. We went 2-0 against international competition and hopefully there is more to come there.”. Getting Taisun Phommachanh and Hunter Helms some work was probably needed since DJ has gotten most of the backup reps this year anyway. I like to see them work. He will be day-to-day. I was down on the other end, and I look up and there's Will taking off. But it's really neat to be able to share special moments. Four? ", Syracuse head coach Dino Babers says the Orange are like any other program in the country including Alabama in that they're all trying to keep pace with Clemson. During our interview, Copening talked about a phrase that has been gaining popularity across the country, easier summed up by the following: ‘Spread the word to end the word.’ Count this writer as someone who was quickly humbled by Copening’s passion and his focus on special education. In the Class of 2019, Taisun Phommachanh, the 4th ranked dual-threat quarterback in the country, landed at Clemson. You’re probably wondering to yourself “Matt, why didn’t they drop in this week’s rankings?” Well, kind reader, it’s because even after losing by 26 to a ranked VT team, they’re still in better shape than the rest of this motley crew at the bottom of the conference, as you will soon see. Phommachanh, who hopes to enter Clemson in early 2019 after he finishes classes at Avon Old Farms later this fall, followed in his father Sam’s footsteps as a quarterback. I don’t know what else to say about Clemson’s 73-7 win against Georgia Tech. “Football is a great sport,” he said. Pitt started out well enough, but couldn’t hang with Miami. Brad Senkiw Like It could get even more fun Saturday as a bad Syracuse comes to the Valley as 40+ point underdogs. Y’all lost to Liberty? Trevor Lawrence threw five touchdowns and 404 yards in the 404, causing the most damage in Atlanta since General Sherman. When it comes to quarterbacks, the state of Connecticut has produced quite a few FBS prospects over the last few years. But more than any of those things, he is a father. Under the two players, AOF made the NEPSAC championship. Just wow. I love to see how excited their teammates are for them. #12 Florida State (2-3, 1-3) LW: #15 Next Game: 10/24 @ Louisville 12:00 PM RSN. Is that about right? The game teaches many lessons and he has taken them all in. I expect this to mean Travis Etienne and the rest of our running back stable could have a career day. They have an opportunity to keep it rolling against Virginia on Saturday. NC State beat Duke 31-20, which is good for the Pack. They're great teammates. Saturday marks the final AAC game for the Huskies before they transition into their first season as an independent. #2 Notre Dame (4-0, 3-0) LW: #2 Next Game: 10/24 @ Pitt 3:30 PM ABC. I had the career long. 1 Clemson turned the offense over to backup quarterback Hunter Helms, who led the Tigers on two touchdown drives in the fourth quarter of their 73-7 victory at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday. Swinney is unsure if Phommachanh will miss time. I hope you didn’t schedule Equality or Fraternity. “I thank USA football for that opportunity. “It’s really fun,” Lawrence said. Last week, Copening talked about his junior season, the recruiting process and his thoughts on UConn football. But to see Will; Will has worked his butt off for three years and is a good little player, and just has to kind of fight for a niche here and there. None of us expected Louisville to start 0-4 in the conference. “It truly is a family experience for us,” Bill Spiers said. It’s something he believes will only help him when he arrives on a college campus. The Hokies now come to Winston-Salem, which probably won’t go as well for the Deacs.

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